A case of synchronicity

[riontel]

In a book I am currently reading (Mother's Milk, fourth in the Patrick Melrose series by Edward St. Aubyn,) a character illustrated a point with the following story:

“Did you know,’ said Patrick, addressing Seamus again, ‘that among the caribou herdsmen of Lapland, the top shaman gets to drink the urine of the reindeer that has eaten the magic

Comments

[ingwall]

Harrison's Hammer and the Cross series features this dubiously hygienic practice as well.

[riontel]

I think it leaves an impression on anybody who comes across it, and the urge to share the knowledge :)

[annie_celeblas]

Обожаю Фрая и QI, жалко, совсем мало эпизодов видела.

[riontel]

I watch QI occasionally when I am doing something that doesn't require any brain involvement. I love the combination of trivia and humor, and the interaction between Fry and the regular guests is often absolutely brilliant, they play so well off each other.

[annie_celeblas]

Yes, I love his interactions with the regular guests, they are hilarious. I like this exchange in particular:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpU4mOCLdkw